I think it's probably stuck. I've never had one that zipped for 6 hours. If they're zipping, the yolk and vessels should be absorbed and the chick is ready to come out. Me personally, I'd help that one out :xThis little one has been zipped like this for around 6 hours now. Wildly moving about and loudly peeping. Is it stuck or just still absorbing the yolk?
Thanks for the response Avlana. I had to assist 2 out, the first was obviously zipped but the second one simply looked pipped until I turned it around and saw it was also zipped. The membranes were like dried glue stuck to them and I got them out. They are back in the incubator to dry - I hope they'll be okay
Yeah my little guy got a little shrink wrapped too. I had noticed he looked a little bit like his fluff was drying up by the hole( didn't get much of a zip done just a big whole ). Figured that wasn't good so I started taking shell/membrane off and the membrane was stuck to a good portion of his back. He's all cleaned up now. Hopefully he's alright because I think his mom is my Aldrich line hen. Who decided she's done laying for the moment. Egg strikesThanks for the response Avlana. I had to assist 2 out, the first was obviously zipped but the second one simply looked pipped until I turned it around and saw it was also zipped. The membranes were like dried glue stuck to them and I got them out. They are back in the incubator to dry - I hope they'll be okay
Your goats will be fine. Just give them plenty of hay and make sure the barn isn't drafty. My two have been fine so far.
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Me too! The last egg has a big old pip in it! It is so exciting!
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ron-s-hatch-cam
